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Mallory Grigg

@mallorygrigg.bsky.social

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Senior Art Director at Macmillan Children's Publishing Group working with Balzer + Bray, Feiwel & Friends, Henry Holt BYR, FSG BYR, Roaring Brook Press, Swoon & Squarefish. She/Her

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Mallory Grigg @mallorygrigg.bsky.social · Jul 14

I am SO SO SO excited to head down to Austin this September for an in-person #SCBWI conference (with a spectacular faculty roster)! I hope to see you there! @scbwiatx.bsky.social #atxscbwiconf25

An ad featuring a picture of an upside-down bat with glasses reading a book. The text says, "I'm teaching! Join me at the Mini MFA Conference Fall 2025. Saturday, September 27. Joe C Thompson Conference Center. 8 AM – 5 PM. Artwork by Michelle Lambing. Register Today! scbwi.org"

In-Person Faculty:
Mallory Grigg, Art Director. Tiffany Yates Martin, Editor. Tracy Shaw, Art Director. Monica Rodriguez, Agent. Adrianna Cuevas, Author. Vanessa Roeder, Author/illustrator. Erin Cotter, Author. Chris Barton, Author. Claire Tattersfield, Editor. Cate Berry, Author. Eliza Kinkz, Author/illustrator.

SCBWI ATX
Mini MFA Conference Fall 2025.
Illustrator Workshop #2: 1:20-2:40 PM.
Mallory Grigg, Art Director.
Discover Your Publishing Niche: Unpacking formats to figure out just where you fit in.

I explore the wide range of illustrators I hire, from picture books to non-fiction artwork, as well as opportunities in graphic novels, middle-grade, and beyond. We discuss how to develop and highlight your strengths and get your artwork into the right hands, rather than trying to chase trends or fit your portfolio to what the industry wants. While this session is primarily geared towards illustrators, it also contains helpful information for authors looking to expand their understanding of the wide range of formats in kid lit and the various possible writing opportunities available in the industry.

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scbwiatx.bsky.social @scbwiatx.bsky.social · Jun 15

Early-bird registration for our Mini MFA Conference is NOW LIVE! Register today to get the best perks, including 20% off your conference registration, first access to limited opportunities, and more! #atxscbwiconf25 www.scbwi.org/events/2025-...

Mallory Grigg @mallorygrigg.bsky.social · Jul 14

I am SO SO SO excited to head down to Austin this September for an in-person #SCBWI conference (with a spectacular faculty roster)! I hope to see you there! @scbwiatx.bsky.social #atxscbwiconf25

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Mallory Grigg @mallorygrigg.bsky.social · Jun 24

Hi, #kidlit artists! I'm seeking a MG (ages 9-12) illustrator for a coming-of-age mystery story featuring friendship, adventure, and an elusive white wolf.

Would LOVE to find an Indigenous NA illustrator.

Respond here with images and a link to your folio. Please no DMs. Agents welcome to email.

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Mallory Grigg @mallorygrigg.bsky.social · Dec 5

It was my pleasure, Taurian!

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Teresa Robeson @teresarobeson.com · Oct 24

We’re excited to have @mallorygrigg.bsky.social at the Marvelous Midwest!

SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · Oct 24

Excited to release our first round of Marvelous Midwest Faculty.

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · Oct 23

Illustrators! Please reply to Mallory's open call so she'll keep posting open calls here, so more #kidlit illustrators join/use the platform, so she'll keep posting open calls here, so more #kidlit illustrators join/use the platform, so she'll keep posting open calls here, so more #kidlit… 🔁

Mallory Grigg @mallorygrigg.bsky.social · Oct 23

Hey #illustrators, I'm looking for a middle-grade artist who is bright and commercial and really good at doing horses. It would be helpful if you had horses in your portfolio for us to look at.

Reply here with image samples and a link to your portfolio.

#artistsearch #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi

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Mallory Grigg @mallorygrigg.bsky.social · Oct 16

I am not on discord.

Mallory Grigg @mallorygrigg.bsky.social · Oct 16

I am not on discord.

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Mallory Grigg @mallorygrigg.bsky.social · Oct 16

Questions are always welcome!

Frequently used KidLit acronyms:
MG: middle-grade
PB: picture book
YA: young adult
GN: graphic novel
CB: chapter book
NF: non-fiction

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Mallory Grigg @mallorygrigg.bsky.social · Oct 16

Blockbuster: a thing of great power or size, in particular a movie, book, or other product that is a great commercial success.

MG: Middle-grade.

Mallory Grigg @mallorygrigg.bsky.social · Oct 16

Hey #illustrators, I'm looking for a blockbuster MG artist who can create a powerful, inspirational cover for a non-fiction biography. Must be good with portraits.

Who do you know? Reply here with image samples of your work and a link to your portfolio!

#artistsearch #kitlit #kidlitart #scbwi

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